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State Policy Weekly Update 5/31/2023

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The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/31/2023 appeared first on NORML. Marijuana reform legislation continues to advance in several states. This week's update highlights legislative developments in CA, LA, MD, ME, MN, NC, & TX.

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House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Multiple Marijuana Bills

NORML

On March 12th, the House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC) passed two separate pieces of legislation pertaining to cannabis policy. We have been working for years to reform this counterproductive policy that forces veterans outside of the VA to receive legal medical cannabis treatment for chronic pain and PTSD.

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Municipalities Moving Away from Marijuana Testing for Employees

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Municipal officials in various cities nationwide are moving away from policies requiring marijuana testing for public employees. “Now is the time for municipalities throughout the state to review and update their policies so they may better align with state law and public opinion.”

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Cease Arrests and Incarcerations: NORML Joins Law Enforcement Advocates, Medical Professionals, And Others On Letter

NORML

Steve Hawkins, executive director at the Marijuana Policy Project: “There is no justification for arresting and jailiing individuals for marijuana offenses during this crisis. Marijuana Policy Project. Clergy for a New Drug Policy. Students for Sensible Drug Policy. You can see the full list here. Nathan, M.D.

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Illinois releases Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDFPR portion)

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These rules bring further clarity and transparency to IDFPR operations by laying out policies and procedures in a clear and concise way. Work with remaining conditional license-holders to transition to fully operational dispensaries serving both medical patients and adult use customers. Find detailed information about this topic here.)

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CDC Dishes Out Workplace Cannabis Policy Advice to Companies That Hire Drivers

Veriheal

Cannabis companies that hire drivers to work for them—such as delivery services and goods transporters—are being advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish certain policies that can mitigate the risk of impaired driving, all the while ensuring that companies remain in alignment with state legalization laws.

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Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Veriheal

This bill would heavily reduce the cannabis products on the market that are currently available recreationally, returning to more traditional policies of the past. In 2021, the blanket Smoke a joint, lose your license policy was repealed. The Texas medical cannabis program allows for no more than 0.5% ounces of cannabis.